VERBALLY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

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Recent Examples of verbally Pony Cam verbally identified how dance feeds on its own history. — Brian Seibert, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Frank Senior was a barber who dreamed of being a singer, a nasty cur who beat his two sons and verbally whittled them down to a nub. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 His petition also alleged that Jang’s mother — shooting suspect Shili Chen — had been verbally abusive to one of the couple’s young children, raising objections over the child’s clothing. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026 Batooie said he was called an anti-Arab slur by a guard and saw a guard verbally abuse a Muslim detainee, blaming him for conflict in the Middle East. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for verbally

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But of course, huge fan of both lyrically and thematically and vocally of Leonard Cohen.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
Acknowledge the strain openly, advocate vocally for resources and celebrate small wins.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of vocally

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The racket clanged off the metal bar and didn’t injure any fans, but the crowd audibly gasped at Atmane’s petulance, as the racket didn’t miss them by much.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Derek wants to hear Julia audibly breathing next week, which is both a hilarious and insane request.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of audibly

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Fourteen sheriff’s office deputies flanked the courtroom and filled in the spaces between Collins’ family and the defendants’ parents while a clerk read the verdict aloud.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
These attract big audiences, who listen to the likes of Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley and even Queen Camilla reading remarkable letters aloud.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

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